Labor unions face uphill fight over Taft Hartley repeal
The piece argues unions cannot win a House majority to repeal or amend the Taft Hartley Labor Bill. It notes 110 Southern Democrats and 245 Republican seats blocking changes, cites past restrictive votes led by Howard Smith, and warns unions against tactics like wedding protest picketing.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Howard Smith
Virginia
Taft
St. Joseph
Michigan
Labor
Congress
Senate Labor Committee
House Labor Committee
Democratic Party
South
Heat stroke differs from heat exhaustion says Dr OBrien
In his medical column Dr OBrien explains that heat stroke can kill quickly while heat exhaustion may progress to stroke. He outlines signs such as hot dry skin and high fever, and details rapid cooling and support care.
Landis Reveals Political Tooling Behind Poll Tax and Lynching Bills
Indiana Republican Rep. Gerald W. Landis explains how Congress uses bills on poll taxes and lynching to pressure Southern Democrats. He notes bipartisan manipulation, party shifts, and that reforms progress despite maneuvers, with domestic issues likely paused until after the 1948 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Capitol Hill
Alphonse - Gaston
Gerald W. Landis
Landis
Indiana
Truman
Senate
Mr. Landis
Republican Party
Senator Baldwin Presses Republicans on Price Relief
Senator Baldwin of Connecticut rebukes upper-class Republicans for failing to lower prices after promising relief from price decontrol. He urges a real inquiry into who is responsible for rising meat costs, noting exports, shortages, and supply levels don’t fully explain the spike. The piece calls for action from Congress and departments in Washington.
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Senator Baldwin
Connecticut
Baldwin
Europe
Congress
Democratic Commerce and Agriculture Departments
Washington
Mundt Bill Aims VOA Funding as Ideological War Continues
Peter Edson notes the Mundt authored bill would authorize Voice of America and cultural programs to promote democracy abroad but faces heavy funding cuts. He argues the real fight is ideological, requiring truthful counter-attack through propaganda and diplomacy rather than relying on relief and military aid alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
South Dakota
Karl E. Mundt
State Department
Voice of America
Senate
Mundt
Voice
Senate Appropriations Committees
Secretary of
William Benton
Office of Information
Senate Appropriations Committee
United States
Petition Circulates for Annexing Bellemeade to Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace B S Smith says a petition is being circulated in Bellemeade for annexation to Point Pleasant. He signed it and many residents have joined. the move would add about 800 people and one square mile, including English Court and Burdette Addition. C L Costen, Bellemeade merchant, leads the drive with a council meeting possible next Monday. A local housewife said she would join if street lights were installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
B. S. Smith
Bellemeade
C. L. Costen
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Neva Harmon in Pt Pleasant
Mrs Neva Harmon was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Odis Burris at 107 English Court. Refreshments served to many attendees including Lilly Duncan and Edith Redman with gifts from numerous friends and relatives across Wellsville Hamlin and Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Nevajo
Harmon
Odis Burris
English Court
Lilly Duncan
P. Snodgrass
Morton Jackson
Roy Messick
Bessie Duncan
Everett Sayre
Brady Crump
Milford Icard
Harley Crump
Edith Redman
Ray Jordan
William Gaskins
Dale Woods
Walter Jones
Robert Mayes
Mervin Chapman
Gary Roach
Howard Proffitt
Wilma Salaz
Hazel Siders
Mary Gaskins
Erma Mayes
Silvia Gleason
Betty Lou Wood
Ellen Mayes
Betty Jo Burris
Carolyn Sue Burris
J. T. Mayes
Wayne Love
Jack Duncan
Dora
Hazel Rice
Margaret Duncan
Wendell Smith
J. P. Keefer
Virginia Matheny
Charles Harmon
Sarah Jones
Elsie Jones
Nellie Halfhill
Wellsville
Zelma Holeman
East Liverpool
E. B. McGhee
Anna Vance
Jackson Vance
Hamlin
Local Residents Head Announces Adresses and Visits
Mr and Mrs Dick Sommer of Leon plan to reside in San Francisco where he will become a draftsman. Capt and Mrs Charles H Stone return from a vacation in Tennessee and New York. Dr and Mrs B F Sommer of Leon host guests including Mr and Mrs Ben Woodall Akron and Mr and Mrs Fred Baumann and son New York City. Mr and Mrs Gale Smith and son Philip Noel and Mr Robert Tate Mansfield visited Dr and Mrs J W Diddle in Henderson with Miss Neil Diddle.
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Dick Sommer
Leon
San Francisco
Charles H. Stone
Tennessee
New York State
B. F. Sommer
Ben Woodall
Akron
Fred Baumann and Son
New York City
Gale Smith
Philip Noel
Robert Tate
Mansfield
J. W. Diddle
Neil Diddle
Henderson
Expectations Exceeded In Tax Collections
Sheriff Ernest Hesson reported tax collections in the week before year end exceeded expectations. He worked on large accounts neglected by delinquent payers and secured sizable advance payments for the delinquent list. He expects this year’s collections to compare favorably with the year ending June 30, 1946, when about 99 percent of taxes were collected.
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Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
Hesson
Horse Pulling and Show Rules for July Fourth
John McNeill outlined rules for horse pulling, riding, pony and draft shows at the July Fourth celebration. Premiums top at 25 and 20 dollars with several 10 and 5 dollar awards, and entrance fees vary by event. All horses enter the shows and pulling will parade at 11 a.m. under judge decisions final.
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Point Pleasant
John McNeill
Herse
McNeill
W. C. Roberts
Kenny Roush
Lawrence Parsons
Bunt Bowen
Mrs Layne Dies at Home in New Haven
Mrs J C Layne died at her New Haven home after a months long illness. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the New Haven EUB Church with Rev Harry Miller officiating. Burial will be in Graham Station Cemetery. Survived by husband and son George W Rickard of Steubenville and sisters Mrs Wade Weaver of Cadiz and Mrs William Turnbull of Nitro.
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Point Pleasant
J. C. Layne
New Haven
EUB
Harry Miller
Graham Station
George W. Rickard
Steubenville
Wade Weaver
Cadiz
William Turnbull
Nitro
Hatfields and McCoys Play To Be Shown Thursday
The Hatfields and McCoys will be shown Thursday evening with curtain at 8 15 p m It is the eleventh and likely last performance by the home talent cast First shown here during the B and O opening celebration in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
B&o
Son Is Born In Weirton Family Welcomes James Spear
A son named James Couch Spear was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Spear of Weirton at Gill Memorial Hospital Steubenville on Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. This is their second child. His older brother Raymond III visits with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James B Couch of 708 Viand Street.
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Point Pleasant
James Couch Spear
Raymond L. Spear
Weirton
Gill Memorial Hospital
Steubenville
Raymond III
James B.*couch
Viand St
Divorce Suit Filed in Point Pleasant
Howard C. Rice of Route 2 files for divorce from Allegra M. Rice of 2109 Main St citing abusive language. Married in 1941 separated in 1945. The couple reportedly has a son and six other children.
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Point Pleasant
Howard C. Rice
Route 2
Allegra M. Rice
Main St
Parade Sees Feature Of Celebration In Point Pleasant
The Independence Day parade in Point Pleasant is billed as the festival’s centerpiece. Leader John McNeill outlines plans including marching bands, civic groups, horses, floats, and a queen on a special float. Traffic will be restricted on Second Street and Viand during the procession. The celebration marks the 150th anniversary of first medical practice in the Kanawha Valley and the first tavern, plus the 100th anniversary of the free school system. Betty Morris leads the queen ballot with 178 votes.
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Point Pleasant
L. H. Putz
John McNeill
Putz
McNeill
Second St
Viand
Hoyt Jiiden
Paul F. Thomas
State Police
Vland
Shadle Bridge
Third St
Kanawha Valley
Queen
Betty Morris
Barbara Burdette
Audry Treadway
Dottie Thomas
Betty Williams
Delores Oliver
Barbara Smith
Frankie Lucas
Dottie Perry
Patty Harden
Erma Fowler
Commissioner Sits Alone for Review of Taxes at Point Pleasant
County Commissioner F. B. Lieving has been serving as a one man board of equalization and review this week. Sittings, though required, attract few taxpayers seeking reduced assessments, with Lieving remaining ready in case someone arrives before sessions close.
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Point Pleasant
F. B. Lieving
Mr. Lieving
Active cattle market at Pt Pleasant shows steady demand
Pt Pleasant livestock auction notes very active sales last Saturday despite lower terminal market prices. Best grass steers and heifers $20 to $23.60. fat cows $14 to $14.10. veal calves about $22.35 to $23.10. lambs up to $23. hogs across classes $20 to $24 per head.
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Point Pleasant
James Johnson
General Fund Balance Set At 1477
City Treasurer F G Musgrave reports the year end general fund balance at 1477.38 dollars, down from last year as about 30000 dollars was spent on Mt Vernon Ave and sewers plus new equipment. Sanitation workers dislike the new truck for smaller load and dumping difficulty. Last month collections reached 3808.24 dollars and license fees are rising. The new council will meet next Monday evening.
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Point Pleasant
F. G. Musgrave
Mt. Vernon Ave
Sanitation Department
John E. Brown
Proctor Rites Are Thursday
The Rev. Holly O. Shamblin will conduct last rites for Charles S. Proctor at Chapman Funeral Home at 2 30 p m Thursday Burial is planned in Lone Oak Cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside Pallbearers are Charles H Frye Robert J Heslop G B Woodard E C Waggener James B Couch and W W Riley Jr Proctor belonged to the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston and the Presbyterian Church in Green Valley Virginia He is survived by his widow Blanche C Proctor a sister Mrs Viola Grady of Craigsville Virginia He settled in Point Pleasant after marrying a local girl about 40 years ago.
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Point Pleasant
Holly O. Shamblin
Charles S. Proctor
Chapman Funeral
Lone Oak Cemetery
Charles H. Frye
Robert J. Heslop
G. B. Woodard
E. C. Waggener
James B. Couch
W. W. Riley, Jr
Proctor
Charleston
The
Presbyterian Church
Green Valley
Blanche C. Proctor
Viola Grady
Craigsville
Foot Injury Sends Arbuckle Man to Point Clinic
Clay Mc Cartney of Arbuckle was admitted to Point Clinic Tuesday after an axe severed his second toe while clearing a right of way for Appalachian Power Co on Kanawha Five Mile. He was treated and discharged. A daughter Janet Louise 70 pounds was born to Warren and Mrs Jiden of Buffalo at home Tuesday. Kay and Keith Grueser, local, were admitted for tonsillectomies.
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Point Pleasant
Clay McCartney
Arbuckle
Point Clinic
John W. Rairden
Appalachian Power Co
Kanawha Five Mile
Janet Louise
Warren Jiden
Buffalo
Kay and
Keith
Elmer Grueser
Square Deal grocer seeks restraining order over Athens fireworks ban
Alex Moore of Athens fails to obtain a temporary injunction against enforcing the city ordinance prohibiting fireworks sales in Athens. An electrical storm caused heavy losses for Lloyd and Frank Knowlton near Albany when lightning struck their barn by Lookout school house. Leo Pierce of Athens and Ivan Kinney of Nelsonville were named post office inspectors by Postmaster General Work.
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Alex Moore
Square Deal
Athens
Lloyd
Frank Knowlton
Albany
Lookout
Leo Pierce
Ivan Kinney
Nelsonville
Radio Highlights of Nighttime and Thursday Schedule
Radio listings show NBC CBS and ABC programs with dramas, talk segments and music. NBC presents Summerfield band at 7 30 and Big Story drama at 9, CBS offers American Melody and The Whistler, ABC features Paul Whiteman and Lum and Abner, plus Beulah and Eddie Albert skits. Thursday adds morning and afternoon shows including Honeymoon in New York and Lorenzo Jones, with Kate Smith and Martin Block records in later slots.
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New York
NBC
Summerfield Band
CBS
New Time
ABC
Paul Whiteman
Eddie Albert
Henry Morgan
MBS
Johnny Madero
Lorenzo Jones
Dave Rose
Young Doc Malone
Harold Ickes
Norman Thomas
America
Galen Drake
Nancy Craig
Lum
Abner
Sammy Kay
Kate Smith
Martin Block
Adrian Rollini
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
William A. O'Brien
David Owen
UN Director
Peter Edson
Point Pleasant News
By Galbraith
Pomeroy
State Highway Department
Retail Clerks Union No. 887
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Public Square
NYA
Raymond Raine
William Bland
State Conservation Division
Athens County
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